1. Five Officials Linesman Position - Kickoff A.Before Kick: 1.Position: R’s 30-yard line on the same side as the line to gain equipment. 2.Monitor bench area. 3.Be certain coaches, players, substitutes and other individuals are in proper location. 4.Count R players. 5.Hold arm above head to indicate you are ready. 6.If short free kick is anticipated: a.Position near R’s free-kick line. b.Be alert for first touching by K or kick which does not cross R’s free-kick line. Hold bean bag to mark first touching by K.

2. Five Officials Linesman Position - Kickoff B.After Kick: Kick to your side: a.Signal clock to start when kick is touched other than first touching by K. b.Pick up runner and follow. c.When ball becomes dead, sound whistle and give time-out signal. 2.Be alert or first touching by K and mark spot with bean bag. 3.Mark spot where kick goes out-of-bounds on your side of field: a.Bean bag spot if last touched inbounds by R. b.Drop penalty marker if untouched inbounds by R. 4.Maintain position enabling coverage of your sideline at all times. 5.Observe legality of blocks and action away from the ball when you are not covering the runner. 6.Kick to opposite side of field: a.Move cautiously toward play. b.Observe action of other players in vicinity of runner.

3. Five Officials Line Judge Position - Kickoff ABefore Kick: 1Be certain coaches, players, substitutes and other individuals are in proper locations. 2Position: R’s free-kick line, outside sideline opposite linesman. 3Count R players and identify the free-kick line for the receiving team. 4Hold arm above head to indicate you are ready. 5Watch for any infractions involving R’s free-kick line. 6If short free kick is anticipated: aPosition on R’s free-kick line. bBe alert for first touching by K or kick which does not cross R’s freekick line. Hold bean bag to mark spot of first touching by K. Four Officials: Same

4. Five Officials Line Judge Position - Kickoff BAfter Kick: 1Be alert for first touching by K - Mark spot with bean bag. 2Watch initial blocks in your area. 3If ball becomes dead in your area, including prior to crossing R’s free-kick line, sound whistle and give time-out signal. 4Mark spot where kick goes out of bounds on your side of field: aBean bag if touched inbounds by R. bPenalty marker if untouched inbounds by R. 5After ball has gone downfield, move deliberately in that direction while watching for fouls away from ball. Cover 15 yards down sideline. Four Officials: Same

5. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Running Play AAfter ball is spotted: 1Position: Straddle line ball is on, no closer than 9 yards outside widest offensive player. On sideline if necessary. 2Check down-marker number. Signal number of down. 3Use extended-arm signal and hold until snap to indicate closest A player is off line of scrimmage. 4Count B players and identify eligible receivers on your side. Be alert for illegal substitutions. 5Check following: aWingback, flankers, split ends and slot backs. bFirst two players in from your end of offensive line, including backs, as eligible pass receivers. cPlayer in motion away from you and maintain responsibility for him if he reveres direction. dMinimum of seven offensive players on line-of-scrimmage. eEncroachment or false start. Four Officials: Same

6. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Running Play BAfter snap: 1Areas of Responsibility: aKey end and wide receiver if defende is covering him tightly. If end uncovered, look through to tackle to read run or pass. bBe alert for quick plays into line and assist in marking forward progress with downfield foot. cWatch initial charge of linemen. dOn an end run to opposite side, observe blocking near neutral zone to tackle. eCheck block on eligible receiver. fWhen ball comes to your side of field: 1Cover sideline and check for crackback block. 2Sound whistle when ball becomes dead and move to spot of ball. 3If ball becomes dead in side zone, toss to referee or umpire for spotting gWhen ball goes to opposite side: 1Move cautiously into general area until certain there will be no reverse or counter. 2Observe action on linebackers and backside pursuit.

7. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Running Play BAfter snap: Continued hOn down-the-line option plays toward you, observe pitchman, loose ball, and pitchman as he becomes runner. iObserve late blocks and fouls away from runner. jResponsible for entire sideline. If ball goes out of bounds 1Signal time-out immediately. 2Hold out-of-boinds spot while another official retrieves ball. kIf obvious first down, signal clock to stop. 2While moving downfield with runner, watch for illegal forward pass or fumble. 3If play continues following illegal forward pass, drop penalty marker at spot of pass to indicate where run ended and at spot of any subsequent foul. Four Officials: Same

8. Five Officials Linesman - Running Play ( Working with line-to-gain equipment and crew ) AEcho referee’s signal verbally and with proper hand signal. BRepeat referee’s time-out signal. CDo not turn back on field of play when having equipment moved. DAuthorize down-box operator to be moved only after referee’s signal EWhen necessary to move yardage chain: 1Spot foremost point of ball with downfield foot. 2Have down-box operator mark spot, informing referee that yardage chain is ready. 3Have line-to-gain crew set the two rods. FWhen line-to-gain is goal line: 1Fasten clip to chain at intersection of goal line. 2Remove line-to-gain equipment from sideline.

9. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge - Forward Pass AAfter ball is spotted: 1Linesman: aCheck down-box number. bSignal referee number of down. cPosition: Same as for running play. End of line on side of line-to-gain equipment - assist with line-up. 2Line Judge: aPosition: Same as for running play. End of line opposite linesman.Assist with line-up. bBe alert for illegal substitution. 3Count B players. 4Identify eligible receivers. 5Use extended-arm signal and hold until snap to indicate closest A player is off line of scrimmage; stacked receivers - closest player is the end. 6Be alert for player in motion away from you and maintain responsibility for him if he reverses direction. Four Officials: Same

10. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Forward Pass BAfter snap: 1Key through end to read initial block of tackle. 2Move to position to check blocking and contact of eligible receivers and linebackers. 3Be ready to rule on the direction of a quick quarterback pass. 4Move downfield cautiously 5 to 7 yards to cover short pass on your side of field. aWatch for interference by either team. bBe ready to rule on fumble or illegal pass after completion. 5If pass is incomplete in your area: aSound whistle bGive incomplete-pass signal. cRetrieve ball and relay to official nearest previous spot. 6Be ready to adjust coverage if potential passer decides to run.

11. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Forward Pass BAfter snap: Continued 7Be alert for sideline action. 8Be alert for forward progress of runner. 9Responsible for entire sideline. 1Always be prepared to come back to rule on play near neutral zone in addition to sideline action. Four Officials: Same

12. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Scrimmage Kick AAfter ball is spotted: 1Position: Same as for run or pass. 2Check down number and count R players Four Officials : Linesman: Same as Five man plus responsible for neutral zone after “Ready” whistle. Line Judge: 1Position: 7-10 yards wider than and in front of the deepest receiver, in position to cover sideline as well as kick. 2Count R players

13. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Scrimmage Kick BAfter snap: 1Linesman: Hold momentarily after snap. Know if ball crossed neutral zone, then move slowly downfield covering your side between neutral zone and deep receiver(s). 2Line Judge: Release on snap, move downfield covering your side between neutral zone and deep receiver(s). 3Cover all kicks to your side. 4Ball out-of-bounds in flight: aSound whistle and give time-out signal. bMove farther downfield than where it went out. cWalk upfield until referee spots you on sideline. 5Ball rolls out of bounds: aSound shistle and give time-out signal. bHold spot and continue to observe action. cDrop bean bag at spot if ball must be retrieved. 6Assist referee in covering ball on short or blocked kick: aNote if kick is touched beyond neutral zone. bNote if recovered in or behind neutral zone.

14. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Scrimmage Kick BAfter snap:Continued 7Routine Kick: aUnless kick comes close to your side delay move to sideline, cover clipping and other fouls in secondary. bMove with runner if he comes to your side. cFollow to goal line if run is broken. dWhen ball becomes dead: 1Sound whistle, give time-out signal and mark spot. 2Make sure of possession on fair catch. 8Line Judge: Observe action of signaler when no fair catch is made. 9If there is a foul, have a free official cover ball while official who had foul reports information to referee. 1Linesman: Watch referee for signal to move line-to-gain equipment. Four Officials: Linesman:Same as Five man plus : If fair-catch signal is made, observe if signaler blocks.

15. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Scrimmage Kick BAfter snap:Continued Four Officials: Line Judge: 1Carry bean bag in hand during down to mark first touching or fumble. 2Responsible for initial action on or by the end on you side. 3Cover all kick down the middle and to your side. 4Ball rolls out of bounds: aSound shistle and give time-out signal. bHold spot and continue to observe action. cDrop bean bag at spot if ball must be retrieved. 5Ball out-of-bounds in flight: aSound whistle and give time-out signal. bMove farther downfield than where it went out. cWalk upfield until referee spots you on sideline.

16. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Scrimmage Kick BAfter snap:Continued Four Officials: Line Judge: 6Ball stays inbounds: aBe ready to rule on whether kick is touched by either team. bIf ball is muffed, be prepared to rule on possession. cBe alert for hand-off and reverse. dIf K is first to touch a kick which is moving, mark spot of first touching with bean bag and continue to cover play. eIf K is first to touch kick at rest beyond the neutral zone, sound whistle, give time-out signal and mark spot. 7Following fair catch: aSound whistle, give time-out signal and mark spot. bObserve action of signaler when no fair catch is made. cBe prepared to rule on touchback or safety, or whether receiver’s momentum took him into end zone.

17. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Scrimmage Kick BAfter snap:Continued Four Officials: Line Judge: 8When kick is returned: aMove with runner if he runs up the middle or to your side until another official picks him up. bWhen this is done, delay and observe action behind ball. 9When kick becomes dead: aSound whistle immediately and give time-out signal. bInform referee of ball status before placing it for next play. 1If kick is caught inside 5-yard line and player is downed in his end zone or ball goes out of bounds there, be prepared to rule on whether his momentum took hime into end zone. 1Mark spot of catch inside 5-yard line with bean bag.

18. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge - Position Field-Goal Attempt or Try AAfter ball is spotted: Linesman 1Position: 5 to 7 yards outside offensive end. 2Observe neutral zone. 3Observe kicker, holder and opposite side tackle. Line Judge 1Position: Beyond end zone and behind your upright where you feel most comfortable and have best coverage of upright. 2Count R players.

19. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position Field-Goal Attempt or Try BAfter snap: Linesman 1If pass or run, move with play as on any other goal-line play. 2Quickly move to goal line if run develops to line-judge side of field. Line Judge 1Assume responsibility for end line and for determining if kick goes over or under crossbar and inside upright: aBack judge rules on crossbar and upright. bLine judge rules on upright 2Sound whistle when successful kick passes upright or when it is apparently unsuccessful after breaking goal-line plane. 3Signal score or no score. 4Be prepared to move if kick is blocked, obviously short, or a fake: aKey tight end on your side. bIf run develops to your vacated side, quickly move along end line to back pylon to rule on sideline cNext move is toward goal line to assist. dPrimary sideline responsibility when run develops to LJ side

20. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge - Position Field-Goal Attempt or Try Four Officials: Linesman: Same as five man Line Judge: APosition: 5 yards behind and directly between uprights. BRule whether kick is successful or unsuccessful. CIf unsuccessful, rule on a possible touchback. DGive appropriate signal. EResponsible for your sideline and end line on runs and passes.

21. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position - Goal-Line Play APosition and cover same as scrimmage play. BOn snap between 10 and 5-yard line, release slowly downfield and stay ahead of runner to goal line. COn snap inside 5-yard line, release to goal line and officiate back to ball. DNote farthest point to which ball is advanced. 1If short of goal line, move in quickly and help by marking point with downfield foot or by actually placing ball. 2If you see ball in possession of runner touch or cross goal-line plane, instantly give touchdown signal. 3If ball does not break goal-line plane, do not give any signal. ELinesman: 1Place clip on chain at intersection with goal line prior to removing chain. 2Remove line-to-gain equipment from sideline when line-to-gain is goal line. Four Officials: Same

22. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position After a Touchback, Safety, Try or Field Goal Linesman ATake ball to center of field on proper yard line and place it with foremost point on center of line. BCount proper team players. Be alert for substitutions. CHand ball to kicker if it is put in play by free kick: 1Instruct kicker to wait for referee’s signal. 2Move to sideline where line-to-gain equipment is located. Line Judge ARetrieve any kicked ball - if kickoff is to follow, the down-box operator should retrieve ball and relay to you. BRelay ball to lineman. CCount proper team players. Be alert for illegal substitutions. Four Officials:Same

23. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position Administering Penalties Linesman ABe ready to have line-to-gain equipment moved after penalty administration. BBe certain of down number. CGive final signal for foul to be enforced on kickoff to press- box side of filed. Line Judge AReturn time-out signal to referee. BHold enforcement spot. Linesman & Line Judge ACheck Enforcement BDo not permit trainers, attendants, or coaches to come onto field. CRelay penalty information to appropriate coach and to other officials if necessary.

24. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position Measuring for First Down using Traditional Rods and Chain Linesman AWhen a measurement is signaled by referee: 1Grasp chain and clip at back edge of back-yard line (don’t just grasp clip since clip could detach) 2Instruct down-box operator to mark front rod spot and keep same down number 3Bring chain behind ball and place clipped part of chain at back edge of back-yard line. 4Hold firmly and call “ready” to umpire to stretch chain tight. 5Wait for referee’s decision and signal. 6If not first down: aWhile holding chain, accompany crew to sideline, reset in original position. bHave down-box operator move indicator to next down. 7If new series, set inside edge of rear rod at foremost point of ball after spotted by referee. First down on marker

25. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position Measuring for First Down using Traditional Rods and Chain Linesmancontinued BMark foremost point of ball for down-marker operator on all first downs. Line Judge APosition: Behind yard line from which measurement will be made. BAlign linesman with ball so measurement is accurate. CDo not permit team attendants to enter field Four Officials:Same

26. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position Time-Out Procedure AMove to position halfway between ball and your sideline BBe alert for signal from referee (pointing directly toward you) to give your team 15-second warning; go to team huddle and say: “Coach, ball will be marked ready-for- play in 15 seconds.” CBe alert for substitutions by your sideline or attempts to use substitutes for purpose of deception, and maintain proper number of players/attendants in huddle. DInform captain and coach of time-outs remaining. Four Officials:Same

27. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position Between-Periods Procedure Linesman ARecord down, distance, yard line nearest foremost point of ball. BConfirm information with referee. CClip chain at back edge of back-yard line. DCall down and distance to assistants. EReverse ends of yardage chain and two chainmen. FSet yardage chain after referee has spotted ball. GCheck number of down and distance to gain. HIndicate to referee you are ready by signaling number of down with finger(s) or fist for fourth down. IAssume responsibilities outlined for time-out including giving your team 15-second warning when directed

28. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position Between-Periods Procedure Line Judge AObserve teams while moving to corresponding spot on other end of field. BAssume responsibilities as for time-out. CCheck team box and huddle areas for appropriate conference procedure as during charged time-out DGive your team the 15-second warning when directed by referee Four Officials:Same

29. Five Officials Linesman & Line Judge Position Between-Halves Procedure Linesman ADuring intermission, discuss with line-to-gain crew aspects of their duties which may be improved to aid in game administration. BPreparing for second half: 1Station line-to-gain crew near team box and on receiver’s end of field. 2Secure game ball, hand it to kicker, instruct him to wait for referee’s signal before he kicks. 3Move to sideline on K’s free-kick line Line Judge APosition: Near sideline of R’s free-kick line.